Scientist II – R&D Analytical

São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil ( Hybrid )

Full Time

What you will do

The R&D Analytical Scientist II is responsible for deliver the analytical projects for Self-Care portfolio (Drug Products and Drug Substances) supporting Latin America in local and regional scope.

This individual will be responsible for the analytical execution for Self-Care portfolio (Drug Products and Drug Substances) supporting Latin America in regional and global projects. This includes method development, validation and method transfer to the quality control laboratory, and also for its related activities (test method creation/revision, change controls, support investigations, etc.). The individual will also write and review technical documents including analytical method assessments, protocols and reports in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Sense of urgency is needed to actively respond to problems and opportunities;
• Communicate clearly with the internal organization (Client Self Care related areas – Regulatory, Product Development, Quality & Compliance, etc.);
• Collaborate effectively with project members following priorities, checkpoints, and timelines in support of objective;
• Execution of lab activities (test method validation and transfer) to support projects;
• Prepare technical documents related to method validation and method transfers (protocols, reports and technical assessments);
• Communicate analytical leadership on issues which require escalation.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry or equivalent field;
• Solid experience in the pharmaceutical industry in R&D Analytical labs;
• Solid background/experience in analytical laboratory environment and instrumental techniques (HPLC, UHPLC, CG);
• Experience on method validation and method transfer execution;
• Knowledge about the regulations and/or guidelines related to method development & validation for drug products, drug substance;
• Intermediate English (oral and written communication).

Desired Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Familiarity with chromatographic relevant softwares (e.g: Empower);
• Strong written and oral communication;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.